WARNING when BUYING or SELLING from USA Ebay Overseas

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Well,so far my package appears to be very well travelled,not a good sign as it seems to be following the pattern of the parcels in the video. Note the "customs declaration & labelling" bit. There is no customs declaration requirements or papaerwork need for items under $1000 in AU. Labeling,meh i could possibly understand it may be necessary.
So far its been to: (please read from bottom to top,thats how its listed on Ebay)

In Transit with Destination Carrier

Jul-03-13, 17:07 PM, MEMPHIS, TN 38118

Shipped from US Shipping Center to International Destination

Jul-03-13, 00:33 AM, Erlanger

Customs Documentation and Labeling

Jul-02-13, 03:18 AM, Erlanger

Processing at US Shipping Center

Jul-02-13, 03:15 AM, Erlanger

Arrived at US shipping Center

Jul-01-13, 08:18 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Arrival at Post Office

Jul-01-13, 06:53 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Depart USPS Sort Facility

Jun-30-13, 00:00 AM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Processed through USPS Sort Facility

Jun-29-13, 15:56 PM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Dispatched to Sort Facility

Jun-26-13, 19:24 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

In Transit-Acceptance

Jun-26-13, 17:23 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

This is the list as posted from ebay itself,it doesnt mention the fact it was picked up by fedex from Hebron KY,which is either in Erlanger KY or another destiation again. Normally i will see maybe two or three destinations,sellers location,dispatch international centre then Australia. Thats it.

[Matt16]

Originally Posted by HIPPEEDUDE

Well,so far my package appears to be very well travelled,not a good sign as it seems to be following the pattern of the parcels in the video. Note the "customs declaration & labelling" bit. There is no customs declaration requirements or papaerwork need for items under $1000 in AU. Labeling,meh i could possibly understand it may be necessary.
So far its been to: (please read from bottom to top,thats how its listed on Ebay)

In Transit with Destination Carrier

Jul-03-13, 17:07 PM, MEMPHIS, TN 38118

Shipped from US Shipping Center to International Destination

Jul-03-13, 00:33 AM, Erlanger

Customs Documentation and Labeling

Jul-02-13, 03:18 AM, Erlanger

Processing at US Shipping Center

Jul-02-13, 03:15 AM, Erlanger

Arrived at US shipping Center

Jul-01-13, 08:18 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Arrival at Post Office

Jul-01-13, 06:53 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Depart USPS Sort Facility

Jun-30-13, 00:00 AM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Processed through USPS Sort Facility

Jun-29-13, 15:56 PM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Dispatched to Sort Facility

Jun-26-13, 19:24 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

In Transit-Acceptance

Jun-26-13, 17:23 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

This is the list as posted from ebay itself,it doesnt mention the fact it was picked up by fedex from Hebron KY,which is either in Erlanger KY or another destiation again. Normally i will see maybe two or three destinations,sellers location,dispatch international centre then Australia. Thats it.

Bloody hell!! It looks like you parcel is taking a gap year to see the world, hopefully it'll be back before next summer. It's all very worrying though, going to so many places has to increase the risk of damage I think I'll give sellers using this service a miss just to be safe.

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Originally Posted by Matt16

Bloody hell!! It looks like you parcel is taking a gap year to see the world, hopefully it'll be back before next summer. It's all very worrying though, going to so many places has to increase the risk of damage I think I'll give sellers using this service a miss just to be safe.

Well,it supposed to here Tuesday next week,so i will soon find out the condition,if its been repacked or opened etc. I know this was well packed as it was bought from a collector so if its half arsed packed & damaged when it gets here i will know why,neither will i be happy. What i hate is the fact if its damaged you can only really take it out on the seller. The other problem is you have to pay out of your own pocket to send it back,you dont get compensated for that. So,you either accept what you get or try to get a partial refund from a seller whos likely not responsible for aything that may have happened. At this stage,my advice is if a seller is using ebay global shipping & you really want what they have,see if they will send through normal post. It doesnt hurt to ask

[Lemur]

It seems like the main purpose of repacking and then shipping all over the country is to maximise the chances of damage.

Then you need to buy another item off ebay which means more money for them.

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Originally Posted by Lemur

It seems like the main purpose of repacking and then shipping all over the country is to maximise the chances of damage.

Then you need to buy another item off ebay which means more money for them.

Only problem with that is ever finding the same item again & in exactly the same condition. In my case this wont be easy,it took me long enough to find one that a seller is willing to send to me & is in the condition i wanted